After talking a bit about the Sabbath yesterday, the text for today describes the perversion of commerce. There were traders, who were providing certified animals — without spot or defect, as the law commanded — for sacrifice. Most if not all people did not bring livestock with them, but bought it. But this led to profit, a den of robbers… Matthew 21:12-22 12Then Jesus entered … Read More →
Signs for the world… and food for believers.
One of the ongoing tensions among Protestants, particularly nonliturgical protestants, is to balance the need to witness to those outside of taith and to build up those who are of faith. Some churches turn into mini theological colleges where the building up of the fellowship takes priority and the evangelical task is left aside. Others become seeker friendly — but never teach on spiritual discipline, … Read More →
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